Configuring External Links
AEON
ALEPH
ALMA
Archive Space
FOLIO
ILLiad
Millenium
Polaris
Sierra
Sirsi/Dynix
WMS/OCLC
Voyager
WMS Configuration & Requirements
Description - Pertaining to Circulation Functions Only
The CaiaSoft® / WMS integration is a one-way connection from Caiasoft® to the WMS circulation API. CaiaSoft® will query the WMS Pull List Resource API at pre-determined intervals for the list of items to be retrieved.
WMS/OCLC Configuration
A third-party access authorization must be completed to allow the Caiasoft® key access to the WMS client data. Please contact Caiasoft® support for this form.
CaiaSoft® Configuration
Use the Administration Module, the API & External Links button to see view/edit all settings.
If your facility is using multiple WMS connections
for different collections, contact CaiaSoft® support to assist in the initial setup.
Required Fields for Setup
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WMS URL | string | The WMS API URL, which should contain the registryID of the institution's data |
| BranchID | int | The Branch ID of the item requests, used in the Pull List Resource |
| Principal ID | string | Principal ID is used in a pair with the Principal DNS for Authentication in the WMS Circulation API.For more information on this value, see the info on User Level Authentication and Authorization from OCLC. |
| Principal DNS | string | see above |
Additional Information
See Admin Module Setup for information on File Format registration, the API & External Links section, and configuring Email Alerts for item denials and fulfillment.